Interesting game so far.
UConn just appears to be letting Zach go on Clingan with interesting results. Zach is eating him up at times, but Clingan is definitely making things uncomfortable for him. It seems they are trying to shut down any outlet passes for Edey when he gets the ball in the post, but Zach is getting a bit antsy almost like he is feeling phantom digs.
Pretty happy with Purdue's defense so far. They are playing the screen game pretty decently and forcing UConn into mid range shots, which is what they want to do.
I want Edey to try to go through Clingan some more. One shot fake and a turn I think puts him in a bad position to either give up an easy bucket, or foul. A third foul on Clingan would loom large, especially since Johnson has 2 as well.
It feels like UConn could rip off 8 points at any minute. Purdue's holding strong. As a Purdue fan and alum, I'm just happy they're here. I want them to represent well, and if they win it will be all that much more sweet.
Looking forward to a good second half. Purdue's been a big time second half team all year, but UConn seems like they're the same way.